by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 14, 2021 | Disordered Eating
Eating Disorders are serious illnesses that squeeze joy and ease out of your life. They take a huge toll on your body and mind and can shorten life span. Despite how damaging the effects can be, you can heal from (most of) the heartbreaking side effects of eating...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 1, 2021 | Anxiety & Depression
To watch someone you love suffer is painful – whether the suffering is physical or mental, or a combination. When someone you love has anxiety and depression, you may feel particularly helpless and wonder how to offer support. Especially because their pain is...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Dec 31, 2020 | Disordered Eating
Someone you love has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. You Monday morning quarterback and rack your brain. Would your loved one even have an eating disorder if you had known about subtle warning signs of eating disorders? Maybe. Maybe not. In any event, please...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Dec 25, 2020 | Body Image Issues
Most of us judge people by their appearance. And more specifically, by their weight. Weight stigma, weight bias, and weight discrimination are real. Even though we know we shouldn’t “judge a book by its cover”, we often do. Judgments can be so...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Dec 25, 2020 | Anxiety & Depression
Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in America? About 40 million Americans have a diagnosed anxiety disorder. Depression is also common, affecting about 20 million adults in this country. Despite being so common, anxiety and...